TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The white shirt that DKI Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo always wears to every event is ‘a symbol of his humility.’ The statement was made by fashion expert Yoyok Budiman. According to Yoyok, the choice of white is part of Jokowi’s (Joko Widodo’s popular name) character who is never concerned about his looks. “It’s all good as long as he feels comfortable and practical according to his taste. Being yourself is the foundation of good fashion,” said Yoyok on Thursday.
Based on Yoyok’s observations, Jokowi has only two primary choices when it comes to fashion: a white shirt or the iconic square-motif shirt. Yoyok said both are equally humble and are a perfect fit to Jokowi’s character. “People with Jokowi’s character tend to avoid conspicuous colors. They prefer a more neutral color such as white, light grey, cream, or light blue.”
Besides the shirt, Jokowi’s choice in wearing sneakers is also a reflection of his personality. “What a person wears from head to toe is a choice both personal and unique,” said Yoyok.
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